Heavy Diesel Mechanic
- Are you a proven HD Mechanic looking for career growth and support?
Port Nelson has a reputation as being a great place to work. It is the maritime gateway for the top of the South Island and a vital hub supporting the region’s continued economic growth and prosperity.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and forward-thinking Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join a supportive and friendly team.
In this position, you will be part of a dedicated service team that oversees the repair and maintenance of all mobile plant assets onsite, ensuring service schedules are met and equipment availability is maximised in a time-critical environment.
Moving forward, you will have the opportunity to continue to develop your technical skills and experience and will be rewarded with an amazing work environment and a team that is working towards a common goal with exciting projects in the pipeline.
You’ll need to have the following:
- Trade Certificate (Heavy Diesel desirable) with good computer literacy and visual diagnostics and systems exposure;
- A solid technical background with experience in heavy machinery (e.g, excavators, trucks and forklifts);
- Experience with electrical and hydraulic systems and a commitment to high-quality work;
- Experience in Canbus systems will be advantageous;
- A genuine commitment to health and safety; and
- Strong collaborative style with a proactive customer service-focused approach.
Problem solving and fault finding will come naturally to you, along with the ability to work well under pressure while consistently demonstrating effective communication skills.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your experience with a company that prides itself on strong values and culture. Port Nelson is passionate about its people, and offers a great working environment, a competitive remuneration package plus:
- Tools supplied
- On-call allowance plus hours paid
- Medical insurance for yourself and your partner
- KiwiSaver increased contributions
- Get Active/Well-being allowance
- Long service leave
- Retail and supplier discounts
- Counselling services
Applications close at 5pm on Saturday, 4 April 2026, unless filled prior.
For more info, call Jacqui on 027 734 0113.
Please note: Port Nelson Ltd is an alcohol and drug-free workplace. Pre-employment testing is part of our recruitment process. Applicants for this position must be NZ citizens or already have permanent residency to be considered for this role.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
